Question Time

Whyalla Steelworks

The Hon. V.A. TARZIA (Hartley—Leader of the Opposition) (14:16): Supplementary, sir: when did the Premier last speak to GFG Alliance about the Whyalla Steelworks operations?

The Hon. P.B. MALINAUSKAS (Croydon—Premier) (14:16): I haven't spoken to Mr Gupta myself personally in the last couple of weeks but the government, through the Steel Task Force, is in almost daily contact. My office has been in touch with Mr Gupta's representatives as recently as Friday.

Members interjecting:

The DEPUTY SPEAKER: Members on my left!

The Hon. V.A. Tarzia interjecting:

The DEPUTY SPEAKER: You are called to order, leader. There are students here—behave yourself!

The Hon. P.B. MALINAUSKAS: So there has been regular engagement through the appropriate channels with representatives of Mr Gupta.